Gentari and BYD Malaysia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the deployment of high-power BYD Flash Charging technology in Malaysia, potentially bringing significantly faster EV charging to the country. Signed in Shenzhen, China, on 21 October 2026, the agreement will also examine the use of battery energy storage systems (BESS) to support […]
The Toyota Urban Cruiser gets the important things right, from its distinctive styling and clever cabin to its composed driving manners. Unfortunately, its price makes the compromises harder to ignore. There are cars that win you over with their specifications, and then there are cars that make more sense the longer you live with them. […]
TQ WULING has officially launched the Porta EV in Malaysia, positioning it as the country’s most affordable electric panel van. Distributed by Tan Chong Motor Group, the fully electric commercial vehicle arrives with a starting estimated price of RM99,800, comfortably undercutting existing electric commercial options in the local market to lower the barrier of entry […]
For years, one of the biggest questions surrounding electric vehicles has been a simple one – how far can it actually go on a single charge? That question is becoming increasingly difficult to answer simply because the Malaysian EV market has expanded rapidly, with manufacturers quoting range figures based on different testing standards. Some Chinese […]
Malaysia’s EV market is about to undergo one of its biggest shake-ups yet. In a move that caught both the automotive industry and consumers by surprise, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has confirmed new requirements for completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles entering Malaysia beginning 1 July 2026. Under the new policy, imported […]
Toyota has officially expanded its electrified line-up in Malaysia with the launch of the new Toyota bZ4X, the brand’s flagship battery electric vehicle (BEV) under the Beyond Zero series. Positioned as Toyota’s first dedicated EV for Malaysia, the bZ4X marks a significant step in UMW Toyota Motor’s broader carbon neutrality strategy, while giving local buyers […]
Perodua has officially launched the QV-E, marking a historic moment for the brand and for Malaysia’s automotive landscape. Unveiled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at MITI’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, the QV-E is positioned as the country’s first fully homegrown electric vehicle—an ambitious national project that Perodua was tasked to deliver within an […]
BMW Group Malaysia has formalised a strategic partnership with the Selangor Technical Development Centre (STDC) to elevate the nation’s technical and vocational training landscape, particularly in preparation for the rapid shift towards Electric Vehicle (EV) technologies. The collaboration centres on the BMW Next Generation Technician (BMW NextGT) initiative, a long-term programme designed to develop world-class […]
Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET), the wholly owned subsidiary of Proton, has officially opened bookings for the all-new Proton e.MAS 5. Introduced through a livestream event on 4 October 2025, the model is set to become Malaysia’s most affordable electric vehicle, with an estimated price ranging from RM60,000 to RM80,000. The launch event, […]
Malaysia’s journey into the electric vehicle (EV) era has just shifted into high gear with the official launch of Proton’s brand-new EV assembly plant in Tanjung Malim by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently. This milestone is not just about building cars — it’s about shaping Malaysia’s future in sustainable mobility. That being said, […]
